(“Designer
Label" by Michele Silk)
Currently running at artSPACE durban is Consider China.
“One of the most important changes and
developments for Africa is the increased force of China. When we look outside
we still mostly look at Europe or the US. when these are of dwindling
significance.,” says Karen Bradtke of artSPACE. “We invited a select group of
artists to participate in an exhibition titled Consider China. This is our fourth ‘Inspiration’ exhibition where
we present the artists with a new theme from which to work and provide them
with some inspiration.”
In preparation for this exhibition the
gallery organized an all day workshop at the COLLECTIVE on March 13. The
workshop included breakfast and with a break for a Chinese lunch. Dr. Ross Anthony
for the Centre of Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University and Kristin Hua
Yang at the Centre for Visual Art at the UKZN Pietermaritzburg campus,
presented a comprehensive and diverse picture covering art, social,
environmental, financial and political issues of South Africa’s relationship
with China.
“It is an interesting time for Africa and
it is good for us, as artists, to investigate what political, social and
environmental changes will be happening to the continent,” adds Bradtke.
Consider
China runs until May 22 at artSPACE durban which is situated at 3 Millar Road (off Umgeni
Road) close to the Waste Centre. More information on 031 312 0793 or visit www.artspacedurban.co.za
or www.artspacedurban.blogspot.com
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